At this stage there has been no arrest and enquiries continue (Image: GOOGLE MAPS)

London has seen a spike in violent crime this year with the murder rate overtaking that of New York in February and March.

Shaun Bailey, Member of the London Assembly and deputy leader of the Conservative Greater London Authority Group, claimed fear was growing across London.

Mr Bailey told Express.co.uk: “It’s frightening to see that London isn’t getting any safer. Fear in communities is growing across London, they are saddled with the belief that if you step out of your front door, your life is at stake.

“Everyday fear is one thing but the damaging after affect for the families and communities is life changing and profound.

The London Mayor has been blamed for not taking enough action to curb increases in crime (Image: GETTY)

“It saddens me that the Mayor is not taking enough swift action to divert the sadness and loss our innocent communities are continuously facing.”

The London Mayor, who was elected to office in May 2016, has been blamed for not taking enough action to curb increases in crime.

London Metropolitan Police statistics show offences in July 2016 totalled 68,235 and in July 2018 totalled 74,487, a 9.2 percent increase.